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This hotel is quite good compared to the other hotel in this island. Still, you need to keep your expectations low in order to enjoy your stay.Rooms are good and spacious (at least the beachfront we stayed in). Bathroom is bad - no fresh water, no hot water, no decent amenities.Food is good, not great. Drinks not included in the price.No beach towels available. If you want a beach chair, you need to rent it. Same with kayak, snorkel, paddle, etc. Employees are kind.The island is stunning but I wouldn't go back because I think it is quite expensive for what you get. There are beautiful beaches in other places with better infrastructure.

Room Tip: Stay at the beachfront room

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Stayed: June 2014, travelled with friends

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Ask Debisday about Rawa Island Resort

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This is my first review despite staying there a couple times with my hubby and 2 kids.. All those times were wonderful~ This is especially awesome holiday for families, with young kids..

This time round, I brought my parents along.. My dad has trouble walking as he suffered a stroke a while back and was a lil anxious about boarding and alighting the boats.. It was needless worry as the crew were so helpful! They supported my dad patiently across the 3 boats.. :) Of course, my parents fell in love with their level of commitment and service..

The food there is great! I'm quite picky about food so I'd give a 9/10 rating.. If u're not picky, u'll prolly love them all.. Especially the lunch and dinner.. Breakfast is just simple though..

Rooms are cosy and the aircon is a luxury when it's glaringly hot outside.. A tad on the expensive side but totally worth it.. For the short distance and the awesome beach, I'd go every time!

We tried the paddleboat and snorkeling this time. Paddleboat was fun, even for people who didn't know how to swim (like my mom).. The snorkeling is awesome! It was our first time and it was scary exciting.. We saw some beautiful corals, stingrays (near the ocean bungalows), sea urchins and loads of fish.. Beware of the black fishes though.. My hubby got attacked by one.. He has 2 tiny puncture holes near his knee to prove to us..

We usually bring bread to feed the fishes at the pier.. You could request for stale bread from the resort too.. This time, we borrowed a net from the shop to fish for fun.. :) We saw some kids trying to catch with the net and thought it was fun.. Haha.. And it is, during the day where u can see all the fishes..

We stayed in the beachfront this trip and noticed there were big black ants that came out in the night.. Luckily we had repellent that I splashed all over the floor on the gaps.. Perhaps you could get the staff to spray the repellent before bedtime.. They stayed away from the repellent.. Thank goodness!

Overall, we love love love the place.. :) And we hope to make it a regular family getaway place.. If u're a family with kids, you won't regret coming here..

Room Tip: You could request for double queen beds room..

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Stayed: July 2014, travelled with family

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Ask Pearly K about Rawa Island Resort

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We had a great 3 night stay at Rawa island resort, We are a family of two adults and two children age 3.5 & 5, it took us 3 hours to drive there and a 30 mins boat ride which is a private boat of the resorts so its just the guests for the island and no one else. (if driving up from Singapore the last hour of driving up the roads are narrower and we saw a couple of very bad accidents so be very careful)

We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived at how beautiful the beach & sand is. We had a beach front room (number 34) which was quite basic and bathroom needing an upgrade, I was advised rooms 28, 29 & 30 where a bit nicer these are closer to the main area also which may be a little more noisy. The rooms do have Air conditioning but in our room it was quite noisy. We also had a few ants around the room but it seems it is inevitable not to have any insects i that kind of an environment.

The Beach was beautiful very calm, clear and clean. Lots is fish and fun snoring for the kids.

The food offered was a Buffet every night and on Saturdays there would have a BBQ Buffet, the food was ok it wasn't amazing but there is something there for everyone.

The service was standard, we liked the fact that they didn't always approach us etc , there is enough staff around in the dining area if you need anything, but don't expect table service as its more of a go and order the drinks at the bar place, although the staff are helpful they do give you space and they are there if you need them.

The communal toilets by the TV area where really disappointing and should be cleaned up/checked on and updated.

We had a great stay and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves just relaxing and spending time together, do manage your expectations on the accommodation, it is very rustic/basic, beach towels are not provided so bring your own and also bring your own toiletries and take some snacks for the kids, plus some beach toys etc

We where not offered life jackets on the boat but do ask especially for the kids and they will provide them.

We will definitely go back, we had a great time

Room Tip: Beach front rooms are great and easy with kids, we where advised rooms 28,29 and 30 where note updat...

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Stayed: July 2014, travelled with family

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Ask CRYSTAL79 about Rawa Island Resort

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The resort is very clean and well-kept unlike most resorts in Malaysia I have visited. I need not take a boat ride to snorkel in clear water. You will be rewarded with a fabulous view if you hike up the hill. Hassle free 30minute boat ride from Mersing to the Island.

A bit pricy compared to smaller resorts in Tioman.

Overall - still a good place to rest and relax

Stayed: June 2014, travelled with family

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Ask jarrodstone about Rawa Island Resort

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We drove up from SIngapore early Saturday morning and berthed at the hotel's pier just after 09.00. When we got to reception we were informed that we had two beds in our room despite confirming over the phone that the room could sleep two adults and two children and having the same on our confirmation. They said that they could add another bed but when I looked at he room it was clear that the only way that this would be possible was if someone was to sleep standing up. The room was also not at all pleasant given the $270 per night I was paying for it. Somewhat upset by now I told them that this was not acceptable and wanted to see the manager. The chap at reception left and came back saying that we had ticked a box on the internet saying that the room had one queen and one single bed and simply refused to accept that our confirmation clearly stating two adult and two children was valid and insisted that we tell him the name of the person we spoke to on the phone. Obviously this did little to calm me down since he still had not called for the manager who finally arrived twenty minutes later meaning that by now we had been waiting nearly an hour. And what did he do when he did turn up, insist that we had ticked a box on the internet. I finally lost all sense of calm and was finally shown two single rooms close to the backpackers' bar that was holding a party that might and told there were no other choices. A similar thing had happened to friends of mine who had arrived the day before so obviously standard procedure for a hotel who think they can dictate policy to their guests.

Aside from this, the hotel is very pleasant and food surprisingly good (better than Batu Batu of late).

My advice is to search out which are the best rooms and insist on them although this too does not guarantee anything as some other friends of ours who has specifically booked two rooms next door to each, arrived finding that they didn't have said rooms and they tried to speak to Management they just didn't bother coming to talk to him.

Stayed: May 2014, travelled with family

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Ask robertsP3414SG about Rawa Island Resort

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Discovered this little paradise more than 8-9 years ago.Was a wondeful spot not far away from Sinagpore and affordable.Things unfortunately have changed with prices going up a lot each year... It is still a wonderful breakaway but don't expect anymore to be alone..Avoid weeked ends and holiday season to be in peace...

Stayed: June 2013, travelled with friends

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Ask Franco8375 about Rawa Island Resort

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Ok. So it's pointless trying to keep it secret anymore. I have been a regular on my returns to Malaysia at Rawa since 1996. We have been here year after year. Friends have enjoyed their honeymoons here. I learned how to snorkel amongst teams of fish here! Yes, gone are the days of Tunku Alang and his wonderful cooking but it is still the quietest, prettiest island in the area.The price goes up relentlessly each year as demand from expat Singaporeans grow but we can still just about manage it. Go mid week. Avoid school or national holidays.

Love it.

Room Tip: Try the huts which sit over the sea to the left of the island. They may be a 7-10 minute walk to the...

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Stayed: June 2013, travelled with family

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Ask Rosie1140 about Rawa Island Resort

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Welcome to Rawa Island Resort, an idyllic tropical island for guests to unwind from the stress and strain of modern life. Feel the grains of white, sun-baked sand between your toes as you stroll along the beach. Take a dip in the warm waters of the South China Sea. Enjoy the green scenery. Snorkel along the natural coral reef just metres from the shore. Or simply relax as you watch the sun disappear lazily over the orange horizon. Situated within the archipelago of the Sultan Iskandar Marine Park, Rawa Island is accessible by a twenty-minute boat ride from Mersing, Johor. This beachfront resort features 77 rooms, each individually designed to blend in with the natural landscape. Modern furnishings provide guests with the comforts of home. We invite you to take a break from the monotony of daily routine. Experience the island's natural beauty and our Malaysian hospitality....more less

Also Known As:

Rawa Island Safaris Hotel Mersing

Rawa Island Safaris Mersing

Rawa Island Resort Mersing, Malaysia - Johor

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